Baseball Recap: Idaho Falls Tigers vs. Hillcrest Knights
Idaho Falls scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-10 victory over the Hillcrest Knights. The win was a breath of fresh air for Idaho Falls as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Cooper Moss made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Moss was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Zaden Hansen was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Kaiden Melbourne was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
On Hillcrest's side, Brayden Nickels made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Lincoln Stallings, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Hillcrest always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Idaho Falls' victory ended an 11-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-9. As for Hillcrest, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.
Idaho Falls will head out on the road to square off against Pocatello at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hillcrest, they will be playing at home against Shelley at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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